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Exploring Windows 8 For Dummies®
Author(s): Galen Gruman (Author)
- Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
- Publication Date: 5 Dec. 2012
- Language: English
- Print length: 144 pages
- ISBN-10: 1118484797
- ISBN-13: 9781118484791
Book Description
Get up to speed on Windows 8! Exploring Windows 8 For Dummies packs 168 pages of magazine–style articles, lavish illustrations, and great tips into an eye–catching publication that shows you how to use the new Windows 8 operating system from start to finish. Explore new features, like the touchscreen–style interface, a big change from the classic Windows look and feel. Ideal for the reader who is already familiar with the Windows operating system, but just needs the basics on the move to Windows 8, you′ll also discover new apps, new ways to handle traditional tasks, and much more. Helps readers get up to speed quickly and get the most out of the new Windows 8 operating system Breaks down Windows 8 features and functions into a series of magazine–style spreads that offer full–color illustrations and step–by–step instruction Offers a value–priced helping hand to readers who want the basics of Windows 8 Covers new Windows 8 features, getting e–mail and getting online, organizing pictures, exploring the app market, networking, printing, troubleshooting, and more Explore Windows 8 and enjoy the ride with this fun and unique new guide.
Editorial Reviews
From the Back Cover
OPEN UP WINDOWS AND SEE HOW IT SPARKLES Work your network and get connected Clear things up organize your photos, e-mail, music, and more Windows takes on tablets Folders to files and everything in between Making Windows 8 Easier! Let in some fresh air! Windows 8 is totally revamped, from the cool new Start screen to cloud storage via SkyDrive to apps for everything from sports scores to maps. Whether you’re new to Windows or upgrading, learn all the reasons to love Windows 8! Surf’s up Surf the web with the very cool Internet Explorer 10 and see how it works in both Windows 8 Interfaces. Take one tablet Windows 8 loves tablets because it was made for the touchscreen. Type, tap, swipe, and drag to your heart’s content! Let Windows 8 entertain you Play music, rip CDs, watch movies and TV shows, take photos with the Camera app, and edit them with Paint. You’re a social creature Check out the People app, which lets you link up e-mail, Facebook, and Twitter so you always know what’s happening.
